Elkhart Products 9030180 Male Reducing Adapter 3/8x1/4

Product Description

The ELKHART PRODUCTS 9030180 is a wrot copper male reducing adapter designed to transition between two different tube sizes in a soldered copper piping system. Sized at 3/8 inches on the cup end and 1/4 inches on the male thread end, this fitting connects a copper tube socket to a male threaded fitting using a standard sweat solder joint. At 0.039 pounds, it is a compact, lightweight fitting suited for tight spaces. Plumbers and HVAC technicians install this adapter where a copper distribution line must step down to a smaller male-threaded connection point.

This adapter is used in residential and light commercial plumbing and refrigeration piping applications. It is appropriate wherever a 3/8-inch copper tube run must terminate or transition into a 1/4-inch male threaded port. Common install scenarios include branch line reductions, equipment connections, and service valve piping in HVAC and plumbing systems. The wrot copper construction makes it well suited for soldered systems requiring reliable, leak-free joints.

Key Features

• Wrot copper construction for consistent wall thickness and reliable sweat joints
• C x M configuration: 3/8-inch cup (socket) inlet by 1/4-inch male threaded outlet
• Solder-type connection for a permanent, pressure-rated joint
• Compact dimensions: 0.76 inches x 1.00 inches x 0.62 inches
• Lightweight at 0.039 pounds, suitable for confined installation areas

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting compatible with standard 3/8-inch copper tube and 1/4-inch male threaded fittings in soldered copper piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or HVAC technicians following applicable IPC and IFGC guidelines for soldered copper fittings. Shut off and depressurize the system and drain any standing water from the line before cutting or fitting. Clean and flux all mating surfaces before applying heat with a torch. Do not overheat the fitting, as excess heat can damage the joint or adjacent components.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Copper (Wrot)
• Connection Type: C x M (Cup x Male Thread)
• Joint Type: Solder (Sweat)
• Inlet Size: 3/8 inches
• Outlet Size: 1/4 inches
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 0.76 inches x 1.00 inches x 0.62 inches
• Weight: 0.039 pounds
• UPC: 683264303065

Standard Information

• Brand: ELKHART PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: 9030180